Comerica Park will become Fifth Third Park when the Detroit Tigers open their 2027 season on March 25 against the Chicago White Sox. The new name of the stadium was announced today.
The naming rights transition follows Fifth Third’s merger, which closed in February, with Comerica Bank.
“As a life-long Michigander and Tigers fan, it’s a genuine privilege to see our name go up at this ballpark,” says Steve Davis, Michigan region president for Fifth Third Bank. “Fifth Third Park will stand as a visible symbol of our long-term commitment to this city, its people and its future.
“Michigan is a top-tier market for Fifth Third, and Detroit sits at the center of its economic future. Whether it’s supporting local businesses, investing in neighborhoods, or partnering with organizations that strengthen our communities, we are committed to helping Detroit continue to thrive for generations to come.”
Following its merger with Comerica, Fifth Third became the largest retail deposit holder in both Michigan and Detroit. It established its Michigan regional headquarters at One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit and maintains the Great Lakes Campus in Farmington Hills, one of the bank’s largest employment centers. Together, these locations reinforce Michigan’s role as one of Fifth Third’s most important markets, according to bank officials.
“We’re proud to welcome Fifth Third Bank to the Detroit Tigers family and to introduce a new chapter in the club’s history and tradition with the naming of Fifth Third Park,” says Ryan Gustafson, president and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
“This ballpark is truly one of Detroit’s greatest community assets and continues to be a gathering place for generations of Tigers fans. Fifth Third shares our core values and our commitment to giving Tigers fans a first-class entertainment experience. Legacy matters to us, and it’s part of the foundation we’re building with this partnership.”
Since opening in 2000, the ballpark has anchored Detroit’s sports and entertainment district, helping fuel downtown’s revitalization alongside the city’s other major sports and entertainment venues. Together, these venues have made the district one of the most vibrant in the country, drawing millions downtown each year for sports and events.
“Tigers baseball has been part of Detroit’s story for generations, and for the last 25 years this ballpark has been where those memories are made — where a kid goes to a game with their family and, years later, brings their own,” says Tim Spence, chairman, president, and CEO of Fifth Third. “That’s the spirit we’re honored and humbled to be part of. As a bank with deep roots across Michigan, our job now is to live up to what this place means to Detroit by showing up for fans, families and communities for the long run.”
Fifth Third and the Tigers say fans can expect a seamless transition as the ballpark takes on its new identity, with signage updates rolling out during the offseason and the marquee signage installed ahead of the 2027 season.
Beyond the name, the emphasis will be on how Fifth Third brings the partnership to life — building on the experiences fans already know, including the VIP Gate at the Fifth Third Entry and the Park Perks program at 53.com/tigers, with more to come as the collaboration deepens.
During the final homestand of the season, Fifth Third and the Tigers will celebrate fans with a series of activations, including an interactive photo experience and a fan vote to help design the future Detroit Tigers debit card. Fifth Third and Ilitch Sports + Entertainment say they also remain committed to meaningful community investment in Detroit, with programming focused on expanding opportunity for the next generation of Detroiters.
The team previously played at Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Trumbull in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood.
The original 30-year naming-rights deal was extended through 2034 even after Comerica moved its headquarters to Dallas in 2007.
Fifth Third Bancorp announced it was acquiring Comerica in a $10.9 billion all-stock transaction on Oct. 6, 2025. The deal closed on Feb. 2 of this year and the company completed its branding and technology integration last month.
Detroit’s Major League Ballparks
Bennett Park, 1896-1911
Navin Field, 1912-1937
Briggs Stadium, 1938-1960
Tiger Stadium, 1961-1999
Comerica Park, 2000-2026
Fifth Third Park, 2027-
